Albert "Junior" Luquette

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Albert "Junior" Luquette, 85, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiating the services. Con-celebrant will be Reverend Donald Bernard.  Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Dr. Rick J. Faul, Blake N. Weaver, Jansen C. Weaver, Ethan C.  Hebert, Brody J. Trahan, and Trent M. Clostio.

Albert better known as “Junior” was the owner and operator of Heberts Meat Market and Slaughter House (Clement’s) for over the past 55 years. Daily he looked forward to seeing and chatting with his loyal customers which he loved and considered his dear friends.

On weekends he truly enjoyed the time spent with his companion and special friend Ms. Audrey Hebert. Those memorable moments spent with her were either at church, movies, casino, or at the horse races, doing the things he so loved with whom he loved. Another one of his favorite pastimes with Ms. Audrey was attending the New Orleans Saints football games, which he was the proud owner of season tickets for over the past 38 years. Junior was a true “Who Dat” fan.

He had a love and devotion for his wife of 34 years Marjorie whom  he adored like no other. Those 34 years were cut short but the love he had for his wife was immortal and untouched. When married to his wife Marjorie, they shared a common pastime they both enjoyed.  Junior and Marjorie were owners of many throughbred race horses and were both members of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA).

The abiding love for his son, Shannon and two daughters, Donna and Joetta were unconditional and selfless. His example of his work ethic leaves a legacy for his children to cherish and continue.

When his grand children and great grandchildren entered the room everything seized. You could find the biggest smile on his face which displayed how proud he was of each of them. Their PaPa’s love for them will live on forever in their hearts.

However, Junior’s truest and most purest love was the love for his God. He was a very spiritual man who served as an usher. He never missed his weekend mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church in his hometown of Abbeville. When he became too ill to attend mass, you could catch him on Sunday mornings watching it on the television in his living room.

Junior was a generous kind loving man who never met a stranger. In Junior’s 85 years on earth his life was well lived. He has traveled many states of our beautiful country which always amazed him of God’s creations. His own words were “take the time to see God’s Country while you are young”! Memories of his pilgrimage were shared with his grandson Blake, friend Audrey, sister Patricia, his mother, and brothers, Ridley and Roy.

Junior was a husband, dad, PaPa, son, brother, uncle and friend who leaves behind everlasting memories. He will be missed by  many whose love for him is undying.

No one can fill his “corner chair” nor fill his shoes at Clement’s.  When you do what you love, then you will never work a day in your life. Junior loved working hand in hand daily with his three children. He also loved his coworkers and looked at them like his own family. He credited the success of his family business to the hard work of his children and co-workers, Bonnie M. Cheramie, Warren (Butch) Montgomery, Lorina Montgomery, Wildres Viator, and Overton Comeaux. They all worked tirelessly and with a lot of laughter throughout each day, which made workdays filled with fun times that created beautiful memories to share.

He is survived by his two daughters, Donna L. Faul (Ricky), and Joetta L. Weaver (Scott); son, Shannon J. Luquette (Kim); nephew who  was looked at like a son, Christopher A. Hebert (Monica); grandchildren, Blake N. Weaver, Dr. Rick Joe Faul (Michelle), Jansen C. Weaver,  Jenna A. Luquette, Anna M. Luquette, Abbi Jo Faul, Madyson G. Weaver, Ann-Marie E. Lange, Emma K. Lange, Ethan C. Hebert, and Gavin M. Hebert; great grandchildren, Jaxon J. Weaver, Beckham K. Weaver, Lucca L. Dugas, Hudson J. Faul, Emmy E. Faul, Olivier L. Hebert, and Meilan Melou Hebert. Longtime friend, Audrey B. Hebert; sister, Patricia Dean; and brother, Lawrence Luquette (Loretta). Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Alice C. Hebert.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie "Margie" Hebert Luquette; parents, Albert Joseph Luquette, Sr. and the former Ena LaPoint; sister, Priscilla L. Baudoin and Theresa L. Peltier; brothers, Roy Luquette, Ridley Luquette, Oris Luquette and Oran Luquette; father-in-law, Clement J. Hebert; mother-in-law, Eunice T. Hebert; brother-in-law, Doris Hebert; and sisters-in-law, Carol P. Luquette, Shirley H. Luquette, and JoAnne Hebert.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 PM. Visiting hours will resume on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 8:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.

Junior’s family would like to thank, Dr. Rick Faul, Dr. Philip Prouett, Dr. John Anderson, Louise Stelly, Cindy Guidry, Millie Guidry, Vital Care Home Health employees Robin Harbourt, Cymone Broussard, Christy Guidry and Julie Trahan. Also, the Doctors, staff, and nurses of Hospice of Acadiana for all the care and compassion they provided to him.